Völler backs Kimmich to stay Germany captain under Klopp

Germany sporting director Rudi Völler expects Joshua Kimmich to retain the captaincy under new coach Jürgen Klopp.

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What happened. Rudi Völler said he expects Joshua Kimmich to continue as Germany captain under new head coach Jürgen Klopp.

• Kimmich was appointed captain after Ilkay Gündogan's retirement.
• Klopp replaced Nagelsmann after Germany's World Cup last-32 exit.
• Kimmich has 114 caps and 10 Bundesliga titles.

“I'm going to assume [he'll continue in the role]. Jo Kimmich has proven... he's a standard-bearer, a brilliant captain.”

— Rudi Völler

Klopp names his first squad on 24 September for a Nations League match against the Netherlands.

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